New Book: Microsoft Word Introduction and Certification Study Guide

Anyone who follows this blog knows that I have many interests and find ways to develop them into training materials... like blog posts, staff training, conference presentations around the world and even textbooks! Today's posts will unveil my latest project(s)!

I have developed a new certification study guide for a topic that is not directly related to the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.

Presenting my newest book:
Microsoft Word Introduction and Certification Study Guide (Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019)

I feel this offering is very special in that I used my skills as an architect (WI) to develop compelling graphics which will help students better understand multi-step tasks. Additionally, as an educator, I know students have different learning styles. So this book also comes with 95 videos, 75 flashcards and software! Yes, the book comes with a practice exam that mimics the real exam.

Key Features

• Explains the exam process
• Covers the six main categories of the exam
• Includes practice exam software, videos and flashcards
• Reviews the Word user interface and terminology
• Covers the basics and more complex features of Word

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Fire Rating in Wall Types plus Existing Phase Overrides

I recently ran into a challenge with a Revit wall type not behaving the way we wanted or expected. Although the answer was staring us in the face, it was eluding us. Fast forward to later in the day, when I was on an Autodesk beta/sprint call and asked this question at the end, another customer on the call quickly pointed out the issue. I wanted to share the issue/solution and the (not so) hidden value of the Autodesk beta project:)

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Lake|Flato - One Year Anniversary!

Time really does fly when you are having fun... it's hard to believe a year has already passed since I started here at Lake|Flato, as the Director of Design Technology. In today's post, I wanted to share a few accomplishments we have made during this time!

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Lake Flato Blog - The Dogrun

Did you know Lake|Flato has a blog? We recently made a push to publish more often, and now we have enough new content to promote it to the world:) That is the topic of today's post, which includes my contributions, thus far:

• TOOLS OF THE TRADE – PHOTOVOLTAIC/SOLAR SIMULATION AT LAKE|FLATO ARCHITECTS
• LAKE|FLATO'S JUST LABEL

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Now Hiring: Design Technologist with Building Performance Specialty

We have an exciting opportunity in our group at Lake|Flato Architects. The Design Performance group is looking for a Design Technologist with a specialty in sustainability!

Know anyone who’s really passionate about design technology and sustainable design? Send them our way — Lake|Flato Architects seeks a forward-thinking, energetic Design Technologist to join our award-winning, sustainable design practice in our office in San Antonio, Texas.

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Miro Customer Feature: How Lake | Flato uses Miro to create inclusive architecture

Our use of a leading cloud-based collaboration tool, Miro, was featured by the company in a recent customer story video! That is the topic of today's post.

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Tally® moves to Building Transparency

Tally, the life cycle assessment (LCA) add-in for Revit has been transferred to Building Transparency, makers of the embodied carbon construction-phase procurement tool, EC3.

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Autodesk Video - Voice of the Customer - Revit 2022

I was invited, alsong with a few other customers, by Autodesk, to share our thoughts on the new features in Revit 2022... the 3 minute video is now out. This is the topic of today's post.

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KieranTimberlake Principal moves to Head of Integrated Practice at Enscape

Enscape just announced its 100th employee... and it is none other than Roderick Bates!

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